2024/04/24 by Francisco J. Rodríguez-Lera, Miguel Á. González-Santamarta, Rodríguez-Lera, Francisco J. +9
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · #Agriculture and Rural Development Research #FOS: Computer and information sciences #Robotics (cs.RO)
paper · pdf · doi:10.48550/arxiv.2404.16008
openalex publication_date 2024/04/24 · openalex created_date 2024/04/26 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/28
The livestock industry faces several challenges, including labor-intensive management, the threat of predators and environmental sustainability concerns. Therefore, this paper explores the integration of quadruped robots in extensive livestock farming as a novel application of field robotics. The SELF-AIR project, an acronym for Supporting Extensive Livestock Farming with the use of Autonomous Intelligent Robots, exemplifies this innovative approach. Through advanced sensors, artificial intelligence, and autonomous navigation systems, these robots exhibit remarkable capabilities in navigating diverse terrains, monitoring large herds, and aiding in various farming tasks. This work provides insight into the SELF-AIR project, presenting the lessons learned.